Addiction Psychiatrist | Tele-Hybrid SUD | $173/Hour | Part-Time | Chico, CA
Updated 11/06/26
$173.00
– $173.00
hourly
Chico, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Telemedicine
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Our partner is an established behavioral health organization serving communities throughout Northern California. The organization provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder services for adults with a wide range of psychiatric and substance use treatment needs.
This opportunity is part of a tele-hybrid outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program focused on providing evidence-based, patient-centered addiction treatment.
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Adult outpatient substance use disorder services
- 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday
- Tele-hybrid practice model
- Treatment of opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine
- Opportunity to work with the full range of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options
- Opportunity to provide psychiatric medication management when clinically appropriate
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment model
- Therapy and case-management support available to complement medication treatment
- 60-minute new-patient evaluations
- 30-minute follow-up appointments
- Manageable caseload of approximately 200 patients per 1.0 FTE
- No call
- No nights
- No weekends
- Avatar EMR
- Practice locations in the Chico/Oroville area
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $173 per hour
- Part-Time W-2 employment
- Approximately 24 hours per week
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Competitive company match
THE AREA
Located in beautiful Northern California, this opportunity provides convenient access to Chico, Oroville, and the surrounding communities. The region offers a combination of small-city amenities and outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, parks, lakes, and other year-round activities.
Client-identifying information removed: employer name, county department name, exact facility name, exact street address, and other details that would directly identify the client.
Job Responsibilities
Provide outpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to adult patients.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders.
Initiate, prescribe, and manage buprenorphine in its various formulations.
Provide the full range of appropriate Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations.
Provide psychiatric medication management when clinically indicated.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adherence, side effects, and patient progress.
Conduct 60-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-up appointments.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals using a team-based approach.
Coordinate behavioral health, substance use, and community services to support continuity of care.
Provide patient education regarding medications, recovery, relapse prevention, and treatment goals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Avatar EMR.
Manage an appropriate outpatient caseload within the established program structure.
Provide services within a tele-hybrid model, including both virtual and onsite patient care as scheduled.
Maintain compliance with applicable prescribing, controlled-substance, clinical, and documentation requirements.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred.
Active, unrestricted California medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
Experience treating adults with substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder.
Experience prescribing and managing buprenorphine and other Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options.
Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychiatric medication management.
Experience with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders preferred.
Comfortable providing care through a tele-hybrid model.
Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric and substance use evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with therapists, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals.
Must meet applicable credentialing and medical staff requirements.
Working Hours
Part-Time, W-2
24 hours per week
Monday through Friday
Tele-hybrid schedule with virtual and onsite coverage
No call
No nights
No weekends
Schedule structured around outpatient clinic coverage and patient-care needs
Skills
Addiction psychiatry and substance use disorder treatment
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment
Buprenorphine prescribing and management
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
Psychopharmacology and medication management
Co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders
Individualized treatment planning
Relapse prevention and recovery support
Patient education and counseling
Telepsychiatry and tele-hybrid care
Outpatient behavioral health
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Crisis and suicide risk assessment
Clinical documentation and EMR proficiency
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Care coordination and case management collaboration
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